Rose among the Thorns>>Idol Producer ✔️

Chapter 10

The 60 Trainees gathered together again. All of them are wearing white sweater and black pants. The trainees then noticed the 13 cards infront of them.

“ Can you see it ? Which do we choose ? “ Qin Fen asked while looking at the colored cards.

“ I don’t know yet, whatever there is, I’ll choose, right ? “ Ming Peng answered. The traineed clapped when PD Zhang entered the room. When PD Zhang reached the center, the trainees greeted him.

“ I am Citizen Producer’s Representative, Zhang Yixing. First, I congratulate you guys on receiving more of the Citizen Producers’ recognition. In order to continue standing here, and show to the Citizen Producers even more of you abilities.Previously, we went through the first ranking announcement. The first place as chosen by the Citizen Producers is trainee Cai Xu Kun. “ PD Zhang stated.

“ I don’t really know what to say. I will just do what I promised to them. Just—“ Cai Xu Kun said and did his famous gesture which he did on the ending part of Ei Ei. The trainees clapped and laugh.

“ Trainee Li Rang. Currently in this rank, Which rank are you ? “ PD Zhang ask.

“ 36. “ Li Rang answered. PD Zhang nodded.

“ The next time we have a ranking announcement, If you are still rank 36, you will be eliminated. “ The trainees gaped because of what PD Zhang said.

“ It’s 36 now. “ Zi Bo commented.

“ In other words, After the second ranking announcement, only ranks 1 to 35 can remain. Trainees after Rank 35 will all be eliminated. “ PD Zhang said.

“ So nerve-wrecking. “ Chaoze said.

“ From now on, all of your votes will be reset. That is to say that, Now, you all stand on the same starting line again. 60 Trainees, Are you guys ready to receive the new evaluation ? “ Yixing asked.

“ We’re ready ! “ The trainees answered in unison.

“ Next, I will announce the new evaluation mission. Our third evaluation is the Position Evaluation. Inside an idol group, there are different positions. Then this time’s evaluation is to help each trainee more clearly define what position he/she has in a group. This time’s mission is split between three general categories: Vocal, Dance and Rap. In total, 13 songs. The 60 Trainees will, according to the song’s category, split into 13 small groups to compete. After each performance has ended, Citizen Producers, according to the individual performances, will participate in on-site voting. Each small group’s first place will be awarded 50,000 votes. “ The trainees ‘woah’ and clapped when PD Zhang said about the 50,000 votes award. Of course, it will help them a lot. It was 5 times more than last time.

“ And the first place trainee for each general category will gain an additional 100,000 votes. “ The trainees are left shocked again. That 150,000 votes in total !

“ This is also to say, The maximum one can earn in this evaluation is 150,000 votes. So each trainee must carefully select a position that they excel in and perfectly demonstrate their performance in that position. This is the key point of this evaluation. After this mission, You guys will face the second ranking announcement. So, this mission is very important. It might directly affect whether you leave or stay.” PD Zhang stated.

*** Interview ***

Fan Cheng Cheng : If you got those 100,000 votes, then you definitely will move one step closer towards your dream.

*** End of Interview ***

PD Zhang then announce the songs for this evaluation. For Dance Position, There are four; Me Too, Nunchucks, Sheep and Flow. For Vocal Position, There are 5 songs which are; What I miss, Always Online, Shape of you, Love you and Stomach. For Rap Position, There are four; Very good, Artist, Turn down for what, and Papillon.

“ Oh ? Papillon ? Isn’t that Mentor Jackson’s Song ? “ Se Yeon commented.

“ Yes. And Papillon is very cool. “ Cai Xu Kun answered.

“ For the Position Evaluation’s 13 songs, each song has a set of maximum people. The 60 trainees will select their songs according to their first ranking announcement results. The trainees who have higher ranks will choose first. After a song’s positions have been filled, The trainees who have not yet picked their songs will no longer be able to choose that song. Trainees who choose the same song will automatically become a team and opponents. Next will be the way in which everyone chooses the 13 songs. After everyone decides what song they want to pick, Take the board of the song that you want, walk to the very inside of the room, And stand in a line in front of the song you chose. Beware, If you’ve chosen the same song, That means you automatically become team members. At the same time, You will also become rivals. Then let me ask Cai Xu Kun, What is the position you most want to choose ? Who is the person you don’t want to encounter ? “ PD Zhang asked, turning to Cai Xu Kun.

“ I want to choose rap, Because I think rap will have parts that we can compose. This time, I hope to write words that I want to say. “ Cai Xu Kun answered. Then PD asked who is the person he least wanted to encounter.

“ Uh, The person who I least want to encounter, For example is, Kim Se Yeon. She is a person I want to meet but also don’t want to meet. That is, I want to work with her but I’m also scared we will become opponents. Like that . “ Cai Xu Kun answered. They are bestfriends but Cai Xu Kun admits that Kim Se Yeon is a difficult opponent. Heck, last evaluation, there’s only 1 vote difference. It is not impossible for Se Yeon to be Rank 1.

“ Okay, then now, we will start choosing songs. First, The first place from the first ranking announcement, Cai Xu Kun, Please come up to be the first to choose your song. “ PD Zhang said. The trainees clapped.

“ You can secretly tell me which song you want to choose. “ Cai Xu Kun then went to Yixing and whisper his song choice.

“ Please go make your choice. Jiayou. “ PD Zhang said after some seconds. Cai Xu Kun bowed and went to make his decision.

“ He said he wanted to choose ‘sheep’. “ Yixing joked.

“ Actually, this time, there’s a lot of space for elaboration.You don’t have to do the original version of the dance. You can choreograph it yourselved according to the music. Rap is the same, you can do rap making. Songs in vocal are the same, you can rearrange parts of the song. So each person in their position has to find the one that suits them the most. The trainee that ranked second in the First Evaluation, Kim Se Yeon. Please do your song selection. But before that, let me ask you, What position you most wanted to choose ? “ PD Zhang stated.

“ Um, My first choice was Vocal since I know I will be good at that. But I also want to test my other skills so I may choose something different to Vocal. I don’t know, Dance and Rap also appeal on me. “ Kim Se Yeon answered.

“ Now, Please come up and make your choice. You can also secretly tell me what song you will choose. I won’t tell them. Come. “ PD Zhang said. Kim Se Yeon went to PD Zhang and whispered her choice like what Cai Xu Kun did. After she whisper her choice, she went to the inside of the room.

“ She said she wanted to choose ‘sheep’ “ Yixing joked. The trainees laugh again.

Meanwhile, On the room where the cards were, Se Yeon is having trouble in choosing her song. Se Yeon stood infront of the yellow cards on the table which is Vocal but then, she move to dance and rap.

“ I don’t know what will I choose. I am good at singing, everyone knows that. But I also want to prove that I am not just good at singing but I can also do Dance and Rap. “ Se Yeon said to the camera. But then, she pick a yellow card after some critical thinking.

“ I chose Vocal because that’s what I want to choose, in the first place. I have confidence that I can do well. With this song, ***** “ Kim Se Yeon said while showing them the card she was holding. She walk down towards the very inside of the room when an idea popped out on her mind.

“ What did Cai Xu Kun chose ? Is it Papillon ? right ? “ Kim Se Yeon asked the camera.

“ Can I, you know, hide this card somewhere and stand on Papillon Line ? I mean, I want to prank them. Can I ? “ Se Yeon said with excited tone. The staff behind the camera laugh but then, they nodded.

“ Thanks. Don’t tell anyone. “ Se Yeon said and make her way towards the very inside of the room with serious face. But when Se Yeon reach the room, she saw Cai Xu Kun standing on the vocal line. Se Yeon’s eye furrowed.

“ What did you choose ? “ Cai Xu Kun asked Se Yeon with a smile that Kim Se Yeon knows entirely. With a furrowed brows, Kim Se Yeon went straight to Papillon sign. Cai Xu Kun seems shock as well.

“ Wait ? You’re not on vocal ? “ Cai Xu Kun asked. Kim Se Yeon shook her head.

“ No. I chose rap because like what I’ve said, I want to test my other skills. Why are you on Vocal ? “ Se Yeon answered in serious tone.

‘If he was pranking me, it is not very effective. Your smile tells otherwise, Xiao Kun.’ -Se Yeon thought. Of course she will know that. She was titled as Prankster Queen in their company because of her believing acts.

“ Well, I’ve changed my mind. “ Cai Xu Kun said.

“ Well, goodluck. “ Kim Se Yeon said.

“ Kidding, I’m rap. “ Cai Xu Kun said and show his card which says, ‘Papillon’. Se Yeon acted like she was fooled but on the inside, she was laughing to death.

“ No way ! We’re grouped again !! “ Se Yeon exclaimed like she was surprise. Cai Xu Kun laugh at her reaction, unknown that Se Yeon also pranking him.

Thank god that he didn’t ask why I don’t have a card. – Se Yeon thought.

*** Fastforward after the trainees chose their songs ***

Zhang Yi Xing entered the room and roam his eyes. But then, His eyes stayed on Se Yeon who was behind Cai Xu Kun.

“ Kim Se Yeon ? Why are you on rap team ?” Yixing asked, confused. Se Yeon laugh sheepishly.

“ Honestly, Everyone believes that I am in Rap ? Haha. I’m on vocal. “ Se Yeon said as she move to the Vocal line, What I miss. The trainees mouth were left hanging because their shock.

“ No way ! “ Cai Xu Kun shout, a little disappointment lace his voice.

“ Yes way. “ Se Yeon said

“ Aigoo~ Our little prankster. “ Yixing said in hangeul. Se Yeon chuckle as well as the Yuehua Entertainment Boys and other trainees who knew and understand hangeul.

“ Now, the 13 songs in the position evaluation have all been chosen. Now, everyone has to quickly distribute work with their teams. Choose your leader and your center. At the same time, everyone can  add in original parts in this mission. Everyone can fully showcase your talent and creativity in your respective positions.The announcement regarding the position evaluation is finished. How to give Citizen Producers an amazing stage performance. Let’s anticipate it. To all trainees, Jiayou~ “ Zhang Yi Xing stated.The trainees cheered and shout Jiayou.